MUST BE CURRENTLY ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN CANADA. This is not a remote position, candidate must be willing to work in Laval, Quebec.

Laboratory Support

Launched in 2015, Biodextris is a contract research and development organization providing analytical development, bioprocess development and quality control testing services to vaccines and biologics companies in research, pre-clinical or early clinical development phases. Biodextris is a quality driven, responsive partner with strong global experience, deep scientific expertise. Our laboratory is located at the Neomed Institute facility in Laval, QC, Canada.
Biodextris is currently seeking to fill a Laboratory support position. The incumbent will support the Laboratory Coordinator in Equipment maintenance and calibration, equipment validation, act as a Sample Shipping and Receiving Clerk and Act as a purchasing coordinator backup. This position is laboratory-focused, and excellent interpersonal skills are a requirement.

Specific Responsibilities

• Act as Laboratory support for Sample Shipping and Receiving Clerk:
  • Performs manual and clerical duties related to the preparation and shipment of internal/customer samples, components, and finished products.
  • Knowledge in shipment
• Act as a Lab support to procurement and inventory /stock management.
  • Receiving of material and supplies
  • Maintain inventory system
  • Maintenance of accurate documentation of all work in appropriate formats.
  • Work with team members to manage assigned projects to establish priorities, set schedules.
• Act as Lab support to maintain a state of operational readiness by making sure adequate equipment maintenance and calibration are performed as per scheduling.
  • Assists technical services to perform maintenance and calibration.
  • Performs internal Performance Verification (Balance, pH meter)
  • Maintains and reviews cleaning of equipment as per calendar.
  • Reviews, approves, or classifies technical documents such as instrument verification, calibration and repair documents in accordance with GMP requirements.
  • Assists in writing deviations, change controls, equipment PM/Cal/repairs report pertaining to instrumentation in compliance with GMP’s.
• Act as a validation support
  • Assist Validation specialist on equipment, procedures or documentation.
  • Provide support or training to employee on system operating procedures.
  • Review and approve technical documents such as instrument verification, and calibration and repair documents in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Assist with troubleshooting laboratory instrumentation and other maintenance as required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and adapt efficiently to program changes.
• Perform all training activities necessary for the role and maintain personal training file.

Required Education, Skills and Abilities:

The candidate for this position is expected to have theoretical and practical scientific knowledge and experience typical of an experienced degree level, for example:

• Diplôme d’Études Collégiales (DEC) Technology or sciences or equivalent with 5+ years relevant experience.
• B.Sc., Biotechnology or sciences or equivalent with 3+ years relevant experience.
• Ability to work independently and flexibly and to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to cultivate a collaborative work environment with a team and across business areas
• Ability to complete documentation per GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) requirements
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities for successful project completion.

Application: Send resume and cover letter by email to info@biodextris.com.